About
Why "Paper Parrot"?
Why name a business after a bird? Well the parrot is the quintessential Australian bird, yet it is found elsewhere in the world. This expresses Paper Parrot's selection philosophy - we want to showcase Australian artists and design talent but not be xenophobic about it.
The parrot family encompasses a range of beautiful, striking and unusual birds and it has given us the keys to express our product selection -
- King Parrots are big, bold and beautiful
- Elegant Parrots are just as their name suggests
- Eclectus Parrots are the most diversely plumed
- Pygmy Parrots are very rarely seen
Who are we?
This site was originally developed and operated by a retired bookseller (Anne Hutton who co-owned and ran Electric Shadows Bookshop in Canberra for 24 years). Electric Shadows Bookshop was a much-loved specialist film and arts bookshop that sadly closed its doors in 2015 due to the sale and redevelopment of its premises.
Over the years the bookshop had developed a loyal following for its selection of beautiful cards, wraps & unusual gifts.
Although there are many online bookshops today - there really isn't an easy way to find an online shop focusing on a curated selection of those special paper items that make visiting a good bookshop such a delight. Paper Parrot hopes to fill that space.
In 2024 the business was purchased and is now run by Jo Hicks, the owner of The Yass Book Store, also in Yass, NSW.
Buying from Paper Parrot
Paper Parrot is an online only retail site. We source our products from different suppliers and cannot offer wholesale terms.
Your feedback is welcome - it helps us improve our website and service. You can contact us at - admin@paperparrot.com.au
Thanks for visiting Paper Parrot. Please enjoy your flight!
Acknowledgement of Country
At Paper Parrot we acknowledge the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and celebrate the deep connection the First Australians have to the beautiful place we call home.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.